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Full Sail University: Join us for our next episode of Taking Flight with special guest David Frangioni. As an award-winning music producer, audio engineer, and technology pioneer, David has a remarkable story to share. This exclusive guest speaker event will provide insights into the intersection of music, technology, and business and the innovative spirit that drives success in these industries. David’s career is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. In addition to being the CEO of Modern Drummer Publications and running the Frangioni Foundation, he has worked with well-known artists, such as Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, The Rolling Stones, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Sting, Ariana Grande, Bryan Adams, Kiss, Santana, Journey, Shakira, Rascal Flatts, Cher, and hundreds of others.

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Located in Winter Park, Florida, Full Sail University offers academic certificates, undergraduate programs, and graduate programs designed for the world of entertainment media and emerging technologies. Full Sail’s creative approach to education provides an immersive, fast-paced, and relevant learning experience that mirrors the workflow and collaboration found throughout today’s rapidly evolving industries.

From Goldin Auctions:
"Go listen to the searing drum intro at the beginning of Van Halen's classic, "Hot for Teacher," from their hit 1984 record and rejoice that it was a paper route that decided the musical fate of the brothers' Van Halen. Born in Amsterdam on May 8, 1953, to Jan van Halen, an accomplished jazz saxophonist and clarinetist, his wife, Eugenia, Alex, his brother Eddie, and their parents moved to Pasadena, California, in 1962. Though the brothers were trained as classical pianists, Alex first gravitated towards the guitar, while Eddie first picked up sticks on a $125 Japanese-made St. George Kit, with Eddie delivering papers to pay for the kit. When Eddie was away slinging papers instead of licks, Alex stepped behind the kit, honing the craft that helped launch Van Halen into the pantheon of rock gods. When Eddie heard Alex's mastery of the drum solo on "Wipeout," Eddie turned his attention—thankfully—to the guitar. He thus set the earliest lineup of one of the most influential music acts in rock history, with Alex's drumming drawing inspiration from the likes of Ginger Baker, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Buddy Rich, and Ray Phillips, which all formed to create a wholly unique and singular sound.

Alex graduated high school in 1971 and enrolled for a period at Pasadena City College. The band we know as Van Halen took form there, as Alex met Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth while attending music theory classes. Alex and Eddie even borrowed Roth's PA system for shows before they formed the group Mammoth in 1972 with Mark Stone on bass, Alex on drums, and Eddie on vocals and lead guitar. Anthony joined the band later, and after it was discovered that another band used the same name, it was Roth's idea to name them Van Halen, after Alex. The rest is history, as their 1978 debut Van Halen, powered by the singles "Runnin' with the Devil, "Ain't Talkin' ‘bout Love," and the instrumental "Eruption," put the band on the map, influencing countless hard rock and heavy metal bands in their wake with their potent mix of heavy metal and hard rock. The band released 12 studio albums during their tenure atop rock’s charts, with a rotating cast of singers including Sammy Hagar and Gary Cherone on vocals, with Alex and Eddie remaining as the only originals members until the band disbanded after Eddie’s death in 2020.

The "Brown Sound" created by the band is often attributed to Eddie, but Alex insists the name is after his distinct snare drum sound, though Eddie’s virtuoso guitar playing is a sound unto its own. The band has sold over 56 million albums in the United States and more than 80 million worldwide and earned entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

From Audioholics YouTube: "In this livestream we sit down with David Frangioni to discuss center channel mixing practices for Spatial Audio Music. When Apple and Tidal first started releasing Spatial Audio mixes, I noticed many of them did NOT mix vocals to the center channel but instead used it for effects and reverb. Some experts argue that it's important to have vocals predominantly coming from the dedicated center channel so that every seat gets anchored vocals as opposed to relying on a phantom center that works mostly at the Main Listening Position (MLP) but diminishes as you sit off axis to side seats. David talks about why most Spatial Audio music isn't mixed this way despite it may go against conventional wisdom as the reason why the center channel exists in the first place.

David Frangioni is an award-winning veteran of the music and audio-visual technology industry, with expertise ranging from being a drummer and producer, to an audio consultant, technologist, integrator and recording engineer. He’s worked with such artists as Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, The Stones, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Ricky Martin, Steely Dan, Sting, Bryan Adams, Journey, Styx, Phil Collins, Shakira, Rascal Flatts, Cher and Chick Corea. In the A/V world, he led Audio One to more CEDIA awards in a given time period than any other audio-visual system integrator in the USA and in the music business, he has worked on dozens of Gold & Platinum albums. David is CEO & Publisher of Modern Drummer Magazine, the world’s #1 drum magazine www.moderndrummer.com. " https://www.audioholics.com/

How to Choose a System that Fits Your Lifestyle

You want the ultimate luxury, and what’s more luxurious than a personal theater? Installing one is a complex process, though, and you want the best of the best, not a mediocre, piecemeal solution. It’s a big project and can be an overwhelming choice if you’re unfamiliar with your options.

Selecting a home theater system is a project where the expert team at Frangioni Media can be helpful to you. Let us help you assess your needs and find the perfect theater system for your Fort Lauderdale, FL, home. We can also design and install the system for you—we do it all!

As you consider what type of a system you may like, here are some questions to consider before making that final purchase.

David Frangioni, CEO of Modern Drummer, makes an exclusive announcement about the future of Modern Drummer right here on Drum History! Not only do we learn about the exciting news, we also get an update on what has been happening with the magazine since the Frangioni family took things over in February 2020, just weeks before the pandemic changed the world forever, and how this has shaped the exciting new plans for the magazine. David then takes us through his life and career which began with eye cancer as a child and his persistent rise to the top in the fields of music, technology, and collecting. This is a really good one that is full of great information!

In this episode John DeChristopher and David Frangioni, CEO & Publisher of Modern Drummer discussed their recent collaboration of “Live From My Drum Room” becoming the Modern Drummer Podcast, their 40 year history, what inspires them as drummers, their experiences working in the Drum Industry and much more!

David Frangioni's immersive audio mix of Diana Ross' hit song "I'm Coming Out" was recently regarded by MusicRadar.com as a top 10 Spatial Audio Track that Hit The Mark. The mix was created using the latest immersive audio technology, providing a truly immersive listening experience. The attention to detail and mastery of the technology resulted in a mix that perfectly captures the energy and spirit of the original song. The mix places the listener right in the middle of the music, with instruments and vocals seemingly coming from all directions. It's a truly unique and captivating listening experience.

Audioholics welcomes legendary jazz drummer and composer @AntonioSanchezDrums back to our channel along with David Frangioni, Platinum award winning music technologist, producer & CEO @ModernDrummerOfficial. Born in Mexico City, 4-time Grammy Award winner Antonio Sánchez began playing the drums at age five and performed professionally in his early teens in Mexico’s rock, jazz and latin scenes. He pursued a degree in classical piano at the National Conservatory in Mexico and in 1993 enrolled in Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in Jazz Studies. Antonio Sanchez is best known for his work with jazz guitarist Pat Metheny and as a composer and Grammy winner of the film score for the 2014 film Birdman.

In this exciting livestream, we will talk about the following with Antonio Sanchez and David Frangioni: Modern Drummer Cover Story - The Time to Lead is Now The Experience of working on “The Way Up” with the Pat Metheny Group How Antonio’s playing has evolved in his solo career Bad Hombre II – the Collabs, the music, impressions, potential for Spatial Audio Mix Only Now – How Antonio Sanchez feels about the perception of Jazz with Today’s audience Future Projects & Collabs

David Frangioni has worked in hundreds of studios as both the installer and engineer/producer/technologist for artists such as Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Ricky Martin, Ringo Starr, Sting, Bryan Adams, The Stones, Pat Metheny, Kiss and dozens more. David will discuss his approach to choosing loudspeakers for a recording studio or reference quality playback room, incl. sizing the right speaker, how many pairs of speakers do you need for a studio? Surround or stereo? Specific brand and type? Acoustics and speakers and much more.

How Ketra Lighting Adds Elegance and Atmosphere to Your Home

What is tunable lighting? Simply put, it's the ability to alter the color temperature of white light. If that alone wasn't enough, tunable lighting allows for a rainbow of colors in lighting. Not very long ago, with incandescent or compact fluorescent bulbs, this was not a possibility. Tunable lighting, enabled by LED technology, is nothing less than a revolution in home illumination. 

Tunable lighting allows for incredible flexibility in home lighting. From a wellness perspective, it can bring the subtleties of natural light indoors to energize you by day with brighter, bluer lights and relax you by night with warmer, redder hues. Beyond wellness, you can create a customized ambiance to set a mood and show off the beauty of your interiors in the best light.

When discussing tunable lighting, one innovative name stands out – Lutron’s Ketra. A pioneer in tunable lighting, Ketra is part of Lutron’s complete suite of lighting control solutions. Keep reading below to learn more about how to transform your Palm Beach, FL home with this dynamic lighting technology. 

Hi-Fi Audio is All About Great Sound Quality

What is hi-fi audio? Ask several people, and you might get different answers. It should mean, above all, great sound quality. And while great sound quality is not inexpensive, it doesn’t mean that hi-fi sound is only limited to the most stratospherically expensive equipment. Audiophiles get ready! 

If you start reading about hi-fi audio systems, you're going to get many opinions of what you need. But be careful; many are just opinions and personal preferences. Ultimately, you'll decide what constitutes hi-fi audio to your ears.  What “sounds best” is highly personal. 

To help you on your journey to better sound, we'll tackle a few myths that often come up in high-performance audio discussions. We hope this will help you narrow down what you value, and we'll be here to help put together the ideal solution for your Naples, FL, home. 

Acoustic Treatments Fix Audio Issues in Spaces Large and Small

You might think that exceptional audio performance, whether in a home theater, auditorium, or even a restaurant, is just a matter of selecting an audio system and speakers. Of course, the selection, design, and installation of the system make a huge difference, but there are some issues even the best equipment can’t solve. 

It’s all about the physics of sound and how sound interacts with the physical environment in which it plays. Sound reflects off walls and ceilings. So, different room layouts, materials, and construction affect the sound quality. The solution is in the careful application of acoustic treatments, which can fix these issues for audio that sounds natural, full, and rich in any space and any seat. 

Let’s explore four ways acoustic treatments can improve audio performance in spaces from residential to commercial settings in Miami, FL. 

Explore Ketra: the Dynamic Lighting of the Future

What is human-centric lighting? First, let’s define human-centric. Broadly speaking, it is the application of science to benefit the human and emotional well-being of people.

How do you apply this concept to lighting? Sunlight is human-centric; it supplies us with vitamin D and helps us see the world in its natural state. Light profoundly impacts our lives, waking us in the morning, energizing us with a bright Florida sun, and relaxing us with a calming, amber-red sunset. Indeed, why do so many people flock to the Fort Lauderdale area from northern climates? The sun makes a huge difference.

For artificial lighting to be more human-centric and dynamic, sophisticated new technologies are required. No one does it better than Lutron's Ketra lighting system, which can create healthier light environments in both homes and commercial settings. Keep reading below to learn more about Ketra lighting and what it can do for you. 

Plan Ahead for Your Dream Smart Home

Are you buying, building, or remodeling a home in Palm Beach, FL? Then, this is the perfect opportunity to tailor it for you completely. One of the things you need to consider early on in the process is smart home automation. 

Before the project is too far along, you’ll want to work with a professional smart home company. Smart home features may involve wiring, centralized control and entertainment equipment locations, electrical considerations, and much more. With the right planning, whether you opt for a Savant, Crestron, or Control4 smart home system, you can have your dream automated home. What are some of the things you can do? Just keep reading below!

Digital Technology Creates New Ways to Collect and Enjoy Original Art

If you’re reading this, you’ve likely heard of NFTs and are interested in what they’re all about. NFT – non-fungible tokens – are an application of the blockchain technology that powers today’s cryptocurrencies. While cryptocurrencies get all the attention in blockchain, the technology allows for other innovative and useful applications. Blockchain is a decentralized public ledger technology that securely tracks records and transactions. The foundation of the concept dates back to the 1990s and digital rights management, a set of technologies designed to allow the free flow of digital assets on the internet and assign rules to protect how they could be used. Blockchain technology is useful in many more ways than cryptocurrencies, and one of the most popular applications thus far is NFT for digital artwork. 

As the world goes from physical to digital goods and experiences, art is following down that path. NFT technology allows creators and artists a way to work in digital mediums, limit reproduction, and assure authenticity. For collectors and enthusiasts, NFT offers a new way to collect and enjoy art free from the confines of the traditional art world. So how can you use NFT  displays for art collections in your Naples, FL, residence or business? Keep reading below to learn more. 

Illuminate Your Miami Home in an All-New Light

Lutron is a leader in smart lighting control. But their lighting systems let you do much more than turn lights on and off from your phone or play with colors. When you create and save custom lighting scenes, you’ll cultivate precise moods and settings to recreate anytime.

But how do scenes work, and when would you actually use them? In this blog, we’ll share how to create your own lighting and shading scenes and share useful scene ideas. With Lutron lighting control, the possibilities are endless for your Miami, FL home.

Why Crestron Home Automation Is in a League of Its Own

If you’re ready to simplify daily life with a smart home system, one of your first steps is to choose a brand.

There are several home options, but we recommend Crestron for large luxury homes or multiple properties. Why? Crestron is a high-end smart home manufacturer that’s used everywhere—from universities to sports stadiums to Tom Brady’s house.

What makes Crestron home automation special? The Crestron Home platform is completely customizable, allowing for “magical” control and automation of your home’s systems. We design and install Crestron systems in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and cities throughout the world. Here’s why we love working with Crestron.

David Frangioni was recently interviewed by Producer/Engineer/Musician/Filmmaker Jeff Taylor for The Madjef Music Show.

"David Frangioni made records with Rock & Roll legends Aerosmith. He's built studios all across the world. He's a drummer living a drummers dream by becoming the new publisher of Modern Drummer Magazine. CEO, Engineer, Producer and someone I'm glad to call my friend." - Jeff Taylor

If you have any of these old devices collecting dust in a random closet or drawer, you could be sitting on a goldmine.

Why you need a home security system

Apartment dwellers sometimes wonder if they need a security system. On the one hand, the close proximity of fellow residents can provide a level of protection. While it’s great to have close neighbors looking out for one another, apartments are also be vulnerable to break-ins, thefts, and vandalism, so a home alarm system can be added precaution. Some security systems can let you see who even goes near your apartment (delivery people, for example) and as a bonus, let you keep an eye on your pets from a distance.

Apartment residents have different needs and concerns than homeowners when shopping for home security systems. Officer James Banta, Home Security & Safety Expert at SecurityNerd.com, says the first thing you need to consider is whether your apartment building has rules related to installing a security system or drilling through walls. He recommends checking with the apartment management office or condo/townhouse board before you buy anything to find out if there are any rules related to this sort of thing. “You don’t want to lose your security deposit because you drilled through walls when you aren’t allowed to,” he explains. Once you have that information, you can get to work finding the best home security system for your apartment. Scroll on for some of the best choices on the market. And look out for the signs that a burglar is targeting your home.

SimpliSafe 8-Piece Wireless Home Security System